How far is Amherst, NY from Hurley, NY?

The driving distance from Amherst, NY to Hurley, NY is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.3 miles (406 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.24 mi
06h 31m
Flight
252.26 mi
405.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.26 mi
Kilometers
405.98 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.24 mi
Kilometers
541.13 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Hurley
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oneida
NY

City in New York, USA

From Amherst
167.8 mi
03h 15m
To Hurley
168.4 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hurley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hurley.

  1. 1

    Start on Millersport Highway

    1848 ft · 51 sec · Millersport Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    550 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto State Route 28

    2537 ft · 50 sec · State Route 28

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wynkoop Road

    132 m · 16 sec · Wynkoop Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Route 209

    557 ft · 15 sec · Old Route 209

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1342 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hurley Avenue

    19 m · 2 sec · Hurley Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hurley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hurley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
328 mi · 98%
Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 1%
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
2.29 mi · 1%
NY 28
0.85 mi
State Route 28
0.68 mi
I 90 East
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

271 mi · 05h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.9 mi
252.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oneida
03h 15m from Amherst
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hurley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hurley?

The road trip is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oneida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.8 miles from Amherst and 168.4 miles from Hurley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 252.3 miles (406 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Hurley.

Stop Ideas Near Oneida

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oneida, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oneida.

RAIL

Rome station

20 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

35 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

41 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

46 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 252.26 mi (405.98 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in New York, United States

Population120,809
Coordinates42.9783900, -78.7997600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Hurley

#2 Hurley

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population6,002
Coordinates41.9245400, -74.0612500
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst (-78.79976, 42.97839)
End: Hurley (-74.06125, 41.92454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.86 gal
44.91 L · about $47.55
Round trip
$95.09
23.72 gal · 89.82 L
Estimated CO2
105.4 kg one way
Round trip: 210.8 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $47.55 $95.09
Mid-grade $4.48 $53.14 $106.29
Premium $4.86 $57.65 $115.30
Diesel $4.69 $55.67 $111.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Hurley. The current time is 05:26:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.